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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.61, 1,829.37 and 766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.61, 1,829.37 and 766.10 is: 1,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.61 : 1,829.37 = 766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.61/1,829.37 = 766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.61x = 1,829.37 × 766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.61x = 1,401,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,471.21/1,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.23

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